New Security Screening at Bahrain Airport

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Security Screening for Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels

Bahrain International Airport :: Events

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1. When will these security measures on Liquids, Gels or Aerosols be imposed?
Effective 30 th September 2007
2. Which passengers are affected by these regulations?
All departing international passengers, departing from or transiting (changing planes) on commercial flights (incl. charter flights) at Bahrain International Airport.
3. Are liquids still permitted in hand luggage (carry-on) on flights?
Yes. All liquids, gels or aerosols containers of not more than 100ml each taken from home shall be required to be carried in one standard re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1 litre. The plastic bag must be presented separately from your hand luggage and other items such as coats, jackets or lap-tops at the x-ray checkpoint.
Also, all liquids, gels or aerosols purchased from Airport Shops/Duty Free in the security restricted areas (after the x-ray checkpoint) of the terminal on the day of travel. Items must be placed in approved security Sealed Tamper-Evident Bag (STEBs) with receipt attached to it as proof of purchase.
4. How can passengers prepare for security at the airport?
Passengers must carry only small quantities of liquids, gels or aerosols items that they want to bring into the aircraft cabin using a small size, transparent and re-sealable plastic bag measuring approximately 20cm by 20cm.
Passengers may take extra liquids, gels or aerosols on board aircraft which are bought from Airport Shops/Duty Free outlets located in the security restricted areas of the airport.
5. What items count as "liquids"?
The new rules covers Liquids such as water, drinks, soups, syrups and other beverages, gels, (including hair and shower gels), pastes (including toothpaste), mascara, lip gloss, creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, sprays, liquids/solid mixture, contents of pressurized containers (including shaving foam and deodorants), aerosols and other items with a similar consistency.
6. Why do liquids have to be carried in a plastic bag from 1st September 2007?
We are adopting the security guidelines issued by Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on 11th December 2006.
The benefit of the transparent plastic bag is that it is easy to display and to conduct inspection of all the liquids, gels or aerosols carried by passengers at airport security checkpoints. In this way delays are minimal whilst security screening process is improved.
7. Are Duty Free items permitted in a passenger's hand luggage?
Yes, duty free items are permitted in hand luggage provided they have been bought at an airport duty-free shops located in the sterile security restricted area or on board aircraft, the passenger has a receipt for them, and they are carried in a security sealed tamper-evident plastic bag (STEB) provided by the shop from which they are bought.
8. Can passengers who begin their journey outside Bahrain and board a connecting flight carry liquids in their hand luggage?
Yes, if arriving transiting passengers comply with the new ICAO rules and procedures as described in questions 3 and 7.
9. What general regulations apply to transit passengers?
Passengers must present similar size and type of transparent re-sealable plastic bags and maximum quantities as per local joining passengers.
Also security sealed tamper-evident bags containing liquids, gels or aerosols belonging to them which they have purchased from originating airports will be re-screened and inspected at the transfer security checkpoint.
Any passengers found carrying extra liquids, gels or aerosols purchased at originating airports not in security tamper-evident plastic bags or without any proof of purchase at airport shops/duty free shall be confiscated by security.
10. Are there any changes to how passengers are dealt with at security points?
Starting 30 th September 2007 it is mandatory for passengers to present the re-sealable plastic bags that contain liquids, Aerosols or gels they are carrying separately from other carry-on baggage at screening check points.
11. Will passengers have to expect a longer wait at the airport?
Airport authority and airlines are working together closely to minimize the impact of the new rules to departing passengers. It is advisable for passengers to check-in as early as possible during the initial stages of implementation of the new regulations.
12. Is it possible to have products that cannot be taken on board stored at the airport?
No. All these items will be confiscated by Airport Security.
13. Will airports or airlines accept any liability for items that have to be left behind at the security check point?
No, Neither airports nor airlines can accept any liability for items that have to be left behind or confiscated by security at check points as a result of failure to comply with the regulation.